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Cattle is most often covered alongside Joslin, Illinois plant, which appears in 2 of these 2 stories. Coverage clusters in commodities, which accounts for 1 of those 2, with the remainder spread across 1 other category. Each carries 2 original sources on average.
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Last mentioned: Aug 15, 2026
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Cattle is most often covered alongside Joslin, Illinois plant, which appears in 2 of these 2 stories. Coverage clusters in commodities, which accounts for 1 of those 2, with the remainder spread across 1 other category. Each carries 2 original sources on average. We currently track 2 Cross-Sector stories that mention Cattle, all published on August 15, 2026.
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Tyson announces beef plant closures and consolidation
Tyson Foods says it will close beef plants in Joslin, Illinois and Utah, sell its Pasco, Washington facility, and shift production toward larger plants in Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas.
USDA plans to resume live cattle imports from Mexico
Later in August, the USDA expects to resume live cattle imports from Mexico, which may offer some relief to tight domestic cattle supplies.
Tyson Foods is closing two beef plants and selling a third as U.S. cattle supplies hit a 75-year low, cutting daily slaughter capacity by 10,000 head and consolidating production into Texas, Nebraska, and Kansas.
Tyson Foods expects its beef segment to lose up to $650 million this fiscal year as the U.S. cattle herd hits a 75-year low, forcing plant closures and reduced slaughter capacity while grocery beef prices rise over 9%.
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